January 2021
Jewish Food: What? Where? When? Why?
With Peter Young, Rabbinic Intern
Find out more »Introduction To Judaism
For anyone interested in exploring Judaism - singles, interfaith couples, those considering conversion and Jews looking for adult-level basics. Introduces the fundamentals of Jewish thought and practice: Jewish holidays and life cycle events, theology and prayer, Israel, and history.
Find out more »Excuse Me, We’re Speaking
Excuse Me, We’re Speaking: Listening to the Often Muted Female Voices of our Tradition In the spirit of Vice President Elect Kamala Harris’ historic victory, we will turn up the volume on biblical women, whose words, ideas, and journeys are often muted, glossed over or conveniently neglected by our commentators. This class will be taught by TI Clergy’s cherished colleague Rabbi Hayley Siegel, along with TI Clergy. To Register email education@tinyc.org
Find out more »Women Inspiring Women: Natalie Portman
Presented by the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Born in Jerusalem, Natalie Portman made her first appearance on the screen at the age of 12, her Broadway debut while she was still in high school and found time to graduate from Harvard in between filming the Star Wars prequel trilogy and acting in Chekhov’s The Seagull opposite Meryl Streep. Join acclaimed actress, newly published author, long-time animal, anti-poverty, and women’s rights activist to seek inspiration!
Find out more »Family Schmooze
With Rabbi Buyer-Witman
Find out more »Our Stories
With Eugenia Edwards and friends.
Find out more »Saul & Ruby’s Holocaust Survivor Band
Presented by the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Saul & Ruby celebrate life and honor the six million dead. Featuring a live performance, followed by a discussion and Q&A with Saul, Ruby and filmmaker Tod Lending.
Find out more »Bedtime Stories
With Lisa Samick.
Find out more »Evening of Song & Memory Honoring Debbie Friedman’s Legacy
Join us to celebrate Debbie with an evening of song and memory. Together we will sing some of the beloved music that shaped our Jewish souls, our collective Jewish identity, and in so doing continue to be inspired and renewed by Debbie's spirit!
Find out more »Making Music
With Sheldon Low.
Find out more »Shabbat Services
With Peter Young, Rabbinic Intern & Hadar Orshalimy. Crossing the Sea
Find out more »Torah Study
Join us for a virtual and interactive Torah Study experience on Zoom! Participate in our weekly TI tradition from the comfort of your own home.
Find out more »It Was Never You – Jazz By Jews Concert
Hadar Orshalimy and her all-star band of Jewish musicians, are performing a LIVE FULL BAND virtual concert of songs from the Great American Songbook, and the funny, fascinating, and heart wrenching stories of the Jewish composers who wrote the vast majority of it. Grab a bottle of wine, order some takeout and cozy up on your favorite couch for a night you won't soon forget!
Find out more »NYConnect: Virtual Campfire
Join our virtual campfire, as we feel the warmth of community through songs & stories. Be sure to gather a candle and s’mores supplies for a tasty treat.
Find out more »February 2021
Monday Musings
With Rabbi Gelfand
Find out more »This is What Jewish Looks Like
Presented by the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. For Black History Month, celebrate our richly diverse experience through the personal stories of four prominent Black Jews who will talk about life as a minority within a minority and what the Jewish community needs to do to turn the word inclusion into a reality.
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